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Immigration

How past marijuana related convictions can affect noncitizens without status living in the United States.

I last entered on a student visa and never left the United States since my entry. I am now married to a US citizen who is intending to petition for me to obtain my green card, so I would like…

Jenny ZhanDecember 14, 2020

Immigration

Government Shutdown Ends After Three Days

Congress brought an end to a three-day government shutdown on January 22, 2018 as the Senate agreed to adopt a short-term spending bill to fund government operations without first addressing the fate of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival’s (DACA) young…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 24, 2018

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Impacts on Immigration Petitions if the Government is shut down

If the government shuts down what is the impact on my immigration application? If Congress does not pass a new funding bill by Friday, January 19, 2018, the U.S. government could experience a partial shutdown, meaning everyone except for “essential”…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 19, 2018